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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.92 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.92 and 106.92 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.92 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.92 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.92 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 28,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,646.01/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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